Student Services

Housing and Residence Life

Auburn University offers a variety of on-campus housing accommodations
for students. There are 23 residence halls and 348 apartments
to house single undergraduate students and 157 apartments for
graduate students and students with families. All facilities are
air-conditioned and convenient to academic buildings, libraries,
cafeterias, laundries, mail rooms and recreational areas.

Single Undergraduate Housing
The residence halls, with the exception of Noble Hall, located
on W. Magnolia Ave., are clustered in two communities. Ten residence
halls comprise the Quad community and 12 are located in the Hill
community. The Quad houses men and wimen in single-sex and coed
arrangements while the Hill houses women only. Each Quad and Hill
residence hall contains suites consisting of two double rooms
(two rooms with two students sharing each room) with connecting
bath. A limited number of single rooms with provate or semi-private
bath are also available. Rental rates for the Hill and Quad residence
halls are as follows: Quad - $680 (double) and $815 (single) per
student per quarter. Hill - $670 (double) and $800 (single) per
student per quarter.

Noble Hall offers a coed housing arrangement consisting of
single rooms with a central bath(s) on each floor. A common lobby
area joins men's and women's wing. Quarterly rent is $620 per
quarter.

The Extension (CDV Extension Apartments) provides accommodations
for men and women in two-bedroom, four-person (same sex) apartments.
Quarterly rent is $530 per student.

The Village (CDV) houses men and women in one- (single occupancy)
and two-bedroom (double occupancy) apartments. Quarterly rent
is $695-$745 for a one-bedroom unit and $625 per student for a
two-bedroom unit.

All single undergraduate housing units (rooms and apartments)
are furnished with beds, desks, chairs and chest of drawers. Most
residence halls have community kitchens and all have common lobby/lounging
areas. The apartments also contain living and/or dining furniture
and kitchens are furnished with stove, oven and refrigerator (a
limited number contain microwave ovens). Students bring their
own linens and other furnishings to personalize their rooms or
apartments. All utilities except telephone (and electricity in
the one-bedroom village apartments) are included in the rent.
Basic cable service is also included in the rent. Telephone and
data connection (online computer access) jacks are located in
each room/apartment and, for a monthly fee, either service can
be activated through the University's Division of Telecommunications
and ETV.

Housing for students with disabilities is available in the
Quad, Hill and Extension communities. Four residence halls in
the Quad house Honors students (intermingled with non-Honors students)
and an Honors Center is located in one of these halls. Students
accepted into the Honors College must specifically request the
Honors halls on the housing application if they wish to be considered
for assignment to one of these halls.

Families and Graduate Students
In addition to housing single undergraduates, the Village also
accommodates graduate students and students with families. Offering
the same one- and two-bedroom arrangements, rental rates are as
follows: one-bedroom (quarterly rent) - $670 unfurnished; $695
unfurnished.

All University Housing rental rates listed above are subject
to change. Any rate increase will be announced prior to the cancellation
date for the quarter the Housing agreement is to begin. Rent for
apartments in the Village and Extension includes holidays and
quarter breaks. The residence halls do no remain open during Thanksgiving
and quarter breaks.

Admission to Auburn University does not automatically include
a room or apartment reservation in University Housing. Students
may apply for University Housing once they are excepted to the
University and priority for housing is generally based upon the
date the application is received (entering Summer applicants have
priority over entering Fall applicants). A $100 refundable deposit
and a $15 non-refundable application fee is required with application.

Residential Staff
The residence halls and the Extension are staffed with graduate-level
Hall Directors and undergraduate Resident Assistants (RAs). They
undergo an extensive training program and are responsible for
offering cultural, recreational and educational activities. They
also enforce University Housing regulations. The Village is staffed
with an Apartments Manager and undergraduate- and graduate-level
Community Assistants (CAs), who provide services for those residents.

Resident Life Involvement
Living on campus provides an "open door" to involvement
in campus life. Through participation in Hall Council, RHA (Residence
Hall Association) and other residence life activities, students
encounter numerous opportunities that can contribute to their
personal and academic growth. All they need do is take advantage
of all that residence life has to offer.

Off-Campus Housing
Housing accommodations, such as apartments, duplexes, mobile homes,
fraternity houses and privately-owned dormitories are available
in the greater Auburn-Opelika community. The University neither
inspects nor approves any off-campus housing. A listing of off-campus
housing facilities can be obtained at various on-campus locations
including the Housing and Residence Life office.

Food Services

Auburn University Food Services is a non-profit organization
supported entirely by food sales in the various Food Services
operations located on campus. The individual operations, varying
in size and composition, offer a wide variety of services to meet
the needs of students, as well as faculty, staff, and visitors
to the Auburn campus. All services offered to students are strictly
on a voluntary basis and are available to students living both
on and off campus. A brief synopsis of each unit's location and
services follows:

War Eagle Food Court, in Foy Union, offers a wide variety
of food choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening study
breaks. The War Eagle also houses the University Faculty Club
and is responsible for all campus catering.

Sewell Cafeteria, adjacent to Sewell Dormitory, is a
buffet cafeteria operated by Food Services for the residents of
the Sewell Dormitory.

Meal Plan - The Chef's Club - Students may become members
of the Chef's Club, Food Services meal plan. As members of the
Chef's Club, students may choose between a pre-payment plan or
a charge plan. The pre-payment plan or "declining balance
plan'' allows the student to pay in advance, and budget that amount
through the quarter. The charge plan offers students the convenience
of charging their meals in any of the food service operations
located on campus. There is a yearly membership fee for students
joining the charge ascending plan.

Students may receive credit approval by furnishing a parent's
notarized signature as co-signer or by furnishing two credit references.
Chef's Club charges are billed on a monthly basis and the total
amount must be paid in accordance with the Bursar's billing schedule.

Many students who join the Chef's Club have a charge account
for the first time. Chef's Club card holders need to be aware
that charges can accumulate rapidly and all charges have to be
paid. However, students soon learn that, with common sense and
discretion, having a Chef's Club card can be both fun and educational.

Additional information about the Chef's Club may be obtained
from The Tiger Club Accounts, located in the Food Service Administration
Building, Auburn University, AL 36849, Telephone: 844-1220.

Cash is accepted at all food operations located on campus.
However, one advantage of a Chef's Club card or meal plan is that
the student does not have to worry about carrying cash at all
times during the quarter.

Student Health Services

Auburn University Medical Clinic is committed to providing
a full range of primary care services for Auburn students including
initial diagnostic services for illnesses and injuries, immediate
and follow-up assessment and treatment for most short-term illnesses
and preventative care services, including immunization and women's
health services. Services are provided on an appointment basis.
Walk-ins will be evaluated and given appointments or seen immediately
based on the urgency of the problem or condition. The newly-renovated
facility includes laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, therapy/rehabilitation
center and a vision/optical center. The clinical staff consists
of fully licensed and Board certified physicians, nurse practitioners,
registered nurses, technicians and other support staff. Services
are provided on a fee-for-service basis with on-site billing services
provided to students to facilitate insurance reimbursement. Major
credit cards and Tiger Club are accepted and payment plans, including
the Tiger Care Plan, are available. Services are available to
all Auburn students, spouses and dependents, faculty, staff, guests
and visitors.

Allergy Services - available all day every day of the
week to administer allergy injections to students with instructions
from their personal physicians. Serum can be sent to 307 W. Magnolia
Ave., Auburn University, AL 36849-5349. We also offer on-site
allergy skin and RAST testing.
Immunizations and Vaccinations - administration of various immunizations
and vaccinations, such as the flu shot, tetanus shots, Hepatitis
A and B shots, TB skin testing, typhoid and polio, measles, mumps
and rubella, and various travel immunizations required for travel
out of the country.

Women's Health (gynecology clinic) - available to students
with women's health concerns. Providers are capable of performing
GYN exams, counseling and prescribing of birth control, morning
after contraception and referral of pregnancy alternatives, as
well as diagnosis and treatment of STD?s, all in a confidential
setting. The main women?s health provider is also colposcopy
trained, and the center is equipped with a colposcope.

Specialty Care (orthopedic, dermatology, health education,
nutrition, personal assessment/counseling) - offered on an as
needed basis. While most care is provided on-site, if patient
need exceeds the capacity of the clinic, referrals are made.

Radiology/X-ray Services - service for on-site x-rays,
which are reviewed by a licensed radiologist. Copies are available
when referrals are made.

Optical Services - full range of optical services, including
routine eye exams, contact lens fittings and availability of a
wide variety of modern frames and lenses are provided by team
of local professionals in an on-site facility.

Pharmacy Services - state-of-the-art pharmacy located
in the clinic and operated by the School of Pharmacy, utilizes
a computerized robot for dispensing and confidential counseling
rooms for educational needs with regard to medications.

Student Insurance - The Student Government Association
(SGA) sponsors an Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan, available
to registered undergraduate and graduate students, spouses and
dependents. The plan provides good coverage at reasonable premium
rates. Coverage is provided for services at the Auburn University
Medical Clinic, including physician visits, laboratory and X-ray
services. The SGA sponsored insurance plan or its equivalent
is required for all international students and recommended for
all students. For information or issues regarding claims, call
334/749-5858.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center consists of four major program areas
that follow a student from the time they attend orientation as
an incoming freshman to the time they are assisted in being placed
in a job upon graduation, with many developmental activities in
between. The objective is to provide programs and activities that
promote the academic, personal and career success of students
that lead to higher retention and graduation rates of AU students.

Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition
provides programs to help the new student make the transition
into Auburn University life. These programs promote intellectual
and social development leading to personal and academic success.
Camp War Eagle is Auburn's summer orientation experience for incoming
freshmen and their parents. New Student Quarterly

Orientation is held for all new and transfer students who do
not attend Camp War Eagle during the summer. The Auburn Experience,
UNIV 0100, is an academic course for freshmen which introduces
the student to AU, its resources and academic strategies for success.
The Returning Adult Students and Students with Dependents program
assists adult students and students with children as they make
the transition into the college environment. For assistance, call
344/844-4501.

Academic Support Services help AU students successfully
achieve their academic goals. The Study Partners Program offers
free tutoring services to AU students enrolled in selected undergraduate
subjects, and is offered Sunday-Thursday nights in the Haley Center
basement lounge. Another program is Supplemental Instruction,
a peer-facilitated academic assistance program that targets certain
traditionally difficult courses. Regularly scheduled SI sessions
are open to all students in the targeted class. Individual and
group instruction are provided to students experiencing academic
difficulty and to those who desire to improve their study skills.
Academic resources and individual assistance with study concerns
are available. Testing services are also available for students,
including such national tests as ACT, AST, GRE and CLEP. For assistance,
call 344/844-5972.

Student Counseling Services ­ Counselors and psychologists
are available for short-term individual and on-going group counseling
to address the emotional/developmental concerns of students. Educational
workshops are offered to the campus community. Students needing
long-term psychotherapy or 24-hour crisis management are provided
an appropriate referral. For assistance, call 344/844-5123.

Career Development Services offers career counseling and
job search assistance to students at various stages of their college
experience. Counselors administer and interpret interest and personality
inventories, review and edit resumés, conduct mock interviews
and provide information/assistance to students through a career
resource library, seminars and Internet job linkages. A comprehensive
placement office coordinates internship and full-time employment
interviews on-campus and through interactive video and maintains
a student resumé referral database. Career Fairs and Graduate
& Professional School Days are hosted annually to offer students
the opportunity to explore work and further school options. For
assistance, call 344/844-4744.

Student Life

Student Communications - The following media are subject
to supervision by the Board of Student Communications: The Auburn
Circle, a general interest magazine; Glomerata, the yearbook issued
each spring; The Auburn Plainsman, the weekly student newspaper;
Tiger Cub, annual student handbook; WEGL-FM, the student operated
campus radio station.

The Foy Student Union - The focal point for co-curricular
student activities and other campus programs. Housed within the
confines are The Auburn Plainsman, Glomerata, WEGL-FM, SGA, Greek
Life Office, University Program Council, Panhellenic, Eagle Eye
(TV), Black Student Union, International Student Organization,
Panhellenic, Tiger Cub, The Auburn Circle, War Eagle Cafeteria,
Minority Advancement Office, Tiger Club Accounts, I.D. Center,
Computer Connections, a microcomputer lab, game room, 24-hour
computer lab, copy center, Gift Shop, exhibit gallery, lost and
found service, automated teller machine, several lounge areas,
a large screen TV, and an assortment of meeting and banquet facilities.
A University-wide information center, a calendar of events and
a Ticket-Link machine are maintained by the Union staff.
Langdon Hall - This auditorium is located next to historic Samford
Hall and has a capacity for about 500 people. This is the site
of the weekly UPC free movie. It may be reserved for University-related
events by contacting the Reservations Coordinator at 844-1303.
James E. Martin Aquatics Center - Provides two swimming pools
for use by Health and Human Performance classes, intercollegiate
athletics, intramural and club sports, students, faculty, staff
and community members. Programs and events are planned and staffed
to provide a healthy and safe aquatic environment. For information
regarding programs and hours of operation, call 844-4182.

The University Chapel - Located on the corner of South
College Street and Thach Avenue, is open on weekdays for students,
faculty, and staff. It is used for prayer and meditation. The
Chapel may be reserved for weddings, religious and certain other
University events by contacting Foy Student Union at 844-1300.

The University Program Council - Serves as a clearing
house for campus programs as well as providing a wide range of
programs and entertainment through the following committees: Fine
Arts, Major Entertainment, Horizons, Publicity, Special Events,
Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Recreation, Films, Religious Affairs,
Publications, Production, Volunteerism, Eagle Eye and Public Relations.
The experience acquired in planning and executing these programs
offers students the opportunity to enhance their personal growth
and leadership development.

Recreational Services - The University offers a well-rounded
program providing students, faculty and staff with recreational,
health and fitness opportunities through intramural sports, informal
recreation (free play), sports clubs and fitness programming.
The mission of Recreation Services is to assist the University
community in developing a lifestyle that encourages development
of lifetime patterns for healthful living.

Music, Theatre and Lectures - Classical concerts, touring
play productions, lectures by political figures, news commentators,
specialists and prominent scholars, traveling and local shows
at the art galleries, opera, ballet and films are among the special
events of the year at the University. Many of these activities
are free.

The University Concert Choir, the Gospel Choir, Men's Chorus,
University Singers, Women's Chorus, the Marching and Concert Bands,
the University Symphony Orchestra, the Opera Workshop and other
specialized ensembles offer opportunities for those who want to
perform in musical groups.

Eight or nine productions annually are offered by the AU Theatre.
Students are welcome to audition for any production, but priority
in casting is given to theatre majors and minors.
The Auburn Studio of the Alabama Public Television Network produces
programs which are seen throughout the state on the Alabama Educational
Television network. WEGL-FM is the campus radio station, operated
by students.

Discipline - Auburn University establishes and enforces
only those rules and regulations for conduct as are needed to
maintain the well-being of the individual student and the University
community. The student, by registering at the University, agrees
to conform with its regulations. The student is subject to disciplinary
action for violating any section of the Code of Student Discipline,
which appears in full in the student handbook, the Tiger Cub.
Enrollment in no way exempts any student from penalty in case
of conviction by public authorities for commission of an illegal
act.

Student Government Association

Upon enrollment at Auburn University, each student becomes
a member of the Student Government Association, the official organization
of the student body. The SGA is the voice of the students, promoting
cooperation and communication with the faculty, administration,
the Auburn City Council, and the state legislature. The SGA also
promotes the social and academic life of Auburn students.

The SGA is organized into three branches. Headed by the SGA
President, the executive branch takes on many special projects
through the Executive Cabinet. The legislative branch, the SGA
Senate, is made up of representatives of each school and college.
The judiciary branch makes final judgment on all decisions involving
the Code of Laws. The Student Government Constitution and Laws,
published in the Tiger Cub, detail the functioning of the student
government.

Organizations

The student handbook, Tiger Cub, available in Cater Hall and
Foy Student Union, has a complete listing of the more than 300
chartered and officially recognized organizations on the Auburn
campus. Most of these organizations are open to any interested
student.
Among the national organizations on campus are honor societies,
national recognition societies, social sororities and social fraternities.

Social Fraternities

The National Pan-Hellenic Council coordinates the activities
of its member groups:

Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta
Sigma.

The Interfraternity Council coordinates the relationships among
the member fraternities:

The National Pan-Hellenic Council coordinates the activities
of its member groups:

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta.

Special Clinics

The Speech and Hearing Clinic of the Department of Communication
Disorders, primarily a teaching facility, provides service for
students with speech, hearing or language problems. These services
may involve both diagnoses and treatment of problems.

Bookstores

The Auburn University Bookstore, owned and operated by the
University, is located in Haley Center and offers a full line
of new and used textbooks, course packets, computers, software
and other instructional materials. Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity
sponsors a nonprofit book exchange in Haley Center where students
may purchase and sell textbooks. Commercial book outlets also
exist in the city of Auburn.

Parking Permit Registration

It is the responsibility of students and employees of Auburn
University operating a vehicle on campus to register for and display
a parking permit as prescribed in the Auburn University Parking
and Traffic Regulations manual.

Vehicles with Alabama State Government tags must adhere to
all University traffic and parking rules and regulations pertaining
to motor vehicles. State vehicles may park in designated A, B,
C and R zones and in designated Loading Zones for a period not
to exceed 15 minutes.

Parking permits are valid for one year beginning September
1 and ending August 31 of the next year. The registration period
for employees is between July 31 and August 31. Registration during
this period is conducted by mail. Normal registration for students
occurs between September 1 and September 30, as well as between
quarters and before classes begin.

All permit registration is conducted by the Parking and Traffic
Services Office. Employees are mailed preprinted forms, which
are to be returned to Parking Services along with the proper registration
fee or with approval for payroll deduction. Parking and Traffic
Services will return by mail the appropriate hang tag permit.
All students must register for a parking permit at the Auburn
University Police Department or other designated location. Office
hours for permit registration are 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Monday
through Friday. All fine payments and student permit registration
payments are made at the Bursar's Office, Quad Center.